Compare 17 Human Services, General. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $42,556.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Human Services, General. tells a different story. Across 17 programs, earnings range from $29,685 to $52,318—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Mount Saint Mary College's Human Services, General. program leads with graduates earning $52,318, well above the $42,556 average. University of Scranton follows at $49,749, while Fitchburg State University delivers $48,365—proving that program excellence isn't confined to the most prestigious institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny New York City College Of Technology graduates borrow $10,533 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $48,162 post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $52,318
Strong outcomes ($52,318) with 82% acceptance
5.6% payment burden | Excellent
11.5% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $52,318 | 18 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #2 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $49,749 | 27 | $27,000 | Manageable | $41,370 | High |
| #3 | $48,365 | 38 | $24,239 | Manageable | $16,500 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $48,162 | 146 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #5 | Hilbert CollegePrivate | $46,441 | 13 | $24,750 | Manageable | $24,746 | High |
| #6 | Elizabethtown CollegePrivate | $45,584 | 6 | $27,000 | Manageable | $51,299 | High |
| #7 | Chestnut Hill CollegePrivate | $44,644 | 63 | $26,389 | Manageable | $28,000 | High |
| #8 | Fisher CollegePrivate | $44,634 | 41 | $25,000 | Manageable | $29,228 | High |
| #9 | $43,105 | 18 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #10 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $42,919 | 61 | $28,250 | Challenging | $25,309 | High |
| #11 | Elmira CollegePrivate | $42,107 | 8 | $27,000 | Challenging | $41,567 | High |
| #12 | University Of BridgeportPrivate | $39,930 | 31 | $25,750 | Challenging | $22,931 | High |
| #13 | Touro UniversityPrivate | $39,038 | 50 | $15,547 | Manageable | $23,400 | High |
| #14 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $37,367 | 15 | $24,250 | Challenging | $34,984 | High |
| #15 | Geneva CollegePrivate | $35,742 | 10 | $25,198 | High | $25,183 | High |
| #16 | Lancaster Bible CollegePrivate | $33,664 | 12 | $20,500 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #17 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 28 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
